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official visitor guide summer 2010

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charles ray b 1953 puzzle bottle 1995 glass painted wood and cork 13 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4in 34 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm whitney museum of american art new york purchase with funds from the contemporary painting and sculpture committee and barbara and eugene schwartz 95.85a-b photography by sheldan c collins © charles ray groundbreaking american art from the 20th century to today collecting biennials now on view heat waves in a swamp the paintings of charles burchfield opens june 24 christian marclay festival opens july 1 whitney museum of american art madison ave at 75th st 212 570-3600 whitney.org open wed­sun 6 to 77th street

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discover what s hot this summer and receive exclusive savings from macy s while visiting the big apple see the season s latest looks that only the world s largest department store can offer you ll find all the summer essentials ­ from flirty tank tops to frozen drink makers ­ for fun under the sun what s even better 10 savings when you bring this ad to our visitor center on the 34th st balcony you ll receive a reserved-forvisitors-only macy s savings pass to save 10 throughout the store macy s herald square broadway at 34th street 212-494-2922 longer shopping hours monday-saturday 10am-9:30pm sunday 11am-8:30pm restrictions apply valid i.d required details in store store hours vary same day delivery in all 5 boroughs order by 6pm today get it today we ll deliver to manhattan bronx staten island queens and brooklyn service available at herald square for in-store purchases in all departments except jewelry rugs furniture $18 50 fee applies.

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nyc official visitor guide a letter from the mayor dear friends there s no better time to visit new york than during the hot summer months trees and flowers are in full bloom at parks and gardens throughout the five boroughs sidewalk cafes and markets breathe new life into the city and our streets abound with residents and visitors eager to enjoy the warm weather whether you re wandering the streets or experiencing one of the many cultural activities available in june july and august summer is the perfect time to come to new york soak in the sun by spending the day catching waves at rockaway beach or braving the cyclone rollercoaster at coney island enjoy warm evenings outdoors by watching free films at bryant or brooklyn bridge parks taking in a concert at central park s summerstage or the prospect park bandshell or eating a fine meal at any number of our city s relaxing restaurant patios and don t miss the opportunity to see some of our most iconic sites by taking a ride on the staten island ferry where you ll see the statue of liberty ellis island and our magnificent skyline all free of cost but new york isn t just a city of sun worshippers if you re looking to get out of the heat you can always spend an afternoon wandering through one of our world-famous and air-conditioned museums or take an evening to catch some of the best new shows on broadway off-broadway and off-off-broadway you can also experience new york s diverse cultures and cuisines by dining on dim sum in chinatown treating yourself to the perfect cannoli in little italy or indulging in authentic pierogi in greenpoint ready to hit the streets again be sure to check out the variety of festivals that light up the city all summer long and find the perfect gift at the perfect price to take home to your friends and family at one of our colorful outdoor flea markets if you re here in august you can also experience some of our city s most famous thoroughfares without the traffic during summer streets when the department of transportation opens up streets from the brooklyn bridge to central park for pedestrians bicyclists inline skaters and more whatever you choose to do after a summer vacation in new york city you ll understand why we were the number one tourist destination in the country last year have a great trip and be sure to come back soon enjoy your visit sincerely michael r bloomberg mayor 2 nyc company official visitor guide

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wow there s no better way to describe the city s most breathtaking view this is your new yorktm top of the rock observation deck 50th street between 5th and 6th avenues open daily from 8am to midnight for tickets call 212-698-2000 i topoftherocknyc.com

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nyc official visitor guide table of contents this is new york city the boroughs must-see nyc events calendar nyc essentials fast facts official nyc information centers getting here getting around transportation accommodations sightseeing tours arts entertainment museums galleries dining nightlife shopping sports wellness services subway map index index of advertisers reader reply card coupons foldout map 006 014 017 036 036 037 038 041 050 076 110 137 155 207 215 225 230 049 237 248 248 249 back key to symbols a b c wheelchair accessible hearing impaired service visually impaired service d e f senior/student discount kid-friendly free/gratis nyc event listings exclusive deals fun things to do and more nycgo.com nyc company chairman emily k rafferty visitor information 212 484 1222 advertising 212 484 5423 the nyc official visitor guide is a publication of nyc company contents and design ©2010 all rights reserved reproduction without written permission is strictly prohibited every effort was made to ensure accuracy of the information in this guide as of press time however nyc company and its agents partners and affiliates assume no responsibility for errors changes or omissions nyc company makes no endorsement representation or warranty regarding the suitability quality or availability of any goods or services advertised or listed in this publication listings and advertisements are provided by the subject companies and nyc company shall not be responsible or liable for any inaccuracy omission or infringement of any third party s rights therein or for personal injury or any other damage or injury whatsoever printed in canada 4 nyc company official visitor guide

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experience a legacy of artistry some tour highlights · sculptures of isamu noguchi michio ihara paul manship · the iconic statues of prometheus and atlas · eastern airlines building and the today show studio · mural paintings of jose marie sert sir frank brangwyn · relief sculptures by lee lawire gaston lachaise attillio piccirilli leo lentelli visit the top of the rocktm box office for more details also available art observation tour combo ticket including admission to top of the rock observation deck top of the rock box office i 50th street between 5th and 6th avenues for information call 212-698-2000 i topoftherocknyc.com hours of operation observation deck daily from 8:00am ­ midnight tours run daily rain or shine i the tour lasts approximately 75 minutes

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one city five boroughs unlimited options this is new york city it s always a great time to visit nyc but tm there s no season like summer in the city get out and experience new york s energy and excitement for yourself saunter through the high line manhattan s new elevated park and around brooklyn s prospect park take a swim at brighton beach and another kind of dip at coney island s new thrill-filled luna park watch the world go by in car-free times square or bring your family out to the ballparks and cheer for new york s baseball teams the constant current of activity makes every inch of the city feel like a block party this guide features tips on how to make the most of your nyc visit including how to get around what to do each day and how to get the best value during your stay for upto-the-minute news and special offers visit nycgo.com admire historic 6 nyc company official visitor guide architecture in the flatiron district.

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this is nyc a few of the millionplus plants at the new york botanical garden sightseeing the bronx url nycgo.com ilovethebronx.com area times square 42 square miles population 1.3 million 30 minutes travel time from times square it s the birthplace of hip-hop the former home of edgar allan poe and the borough where babe ruth made his name today s bronx celebrates all of those legacies visitors can pass through the borough on a hip-hop tour taste the authentic flavor of arthur avenue the bronx s own little italy homemade capellini anyone cheer the world-champion yankees at their new stadium and take in the colorful plants at the wave hill gardens and conservatory summer is also a great time to see all manner of flora and fauna at the new york botanical garden where more than a million plants are in bloom and the bronx zoo where you ll find aardvarks zebras and almost everything in between finally for an unexpected getaway within the city limits sink your teeth into fresh seafood at maritime village city island subways buses private car services and tour companies make all these places easy to reach borough highlights 1 arthur avenue little italy arthuravenue.com 2 new york botanical garden nybg.org 718 817 8700 3 nyy steak nyysteak.com 646 967 steak 8 nyc company official visitor guide

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this is nyc the brooklyn ice cream factory below right offers a priceless view of the brooklyn bridge sightseeing brooklyn url nycgo.com visitbrooklyn.org area times square 72 square miles population 2.5 million 25 minutes travel time from times square the best way to enter this borough is by walking the brooklyn bridge the scenic east river crossing supplies breathtaking views of manhattan brooklyn and new york harbor on the other side explore dumbo s brooklyn bridge park a stunning and growing green waterfront space then survey picturesque brooklyn heights the city s first designated historic district this neighborhood sets the tone for the borough s other charming communities bococa s smith street is lined with cozy boutiques in foodie-friendly park slope you can grab lunch at a café and then stroll through prospect park whose attractions include a zoo and brooklyn s only forest nearby the majestic brooklyn botanic garden celebrates its centennial this summer williamsburg is a hip culture factory teeming with galleries pubs and performance spaces and at coney island you can catch a cyclones baseball game or chase thrills at the new luna park borough highlights 1 brooklyn bridge park brooklynbridgepark.org 2 brooklyn children s museum brooklynkids.org 718 735 4400 3 a slice of brooklyn pizza tour asliceofbrooklyn.com 917 678 9733 nycgo.com 9

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this is nyc summer shopping on soho s streets sightseeing manhattan url nycgo.com mbpo.org area times square 23 square miles population 1.6 million home to times square good things come in small packages the city s tiniest borough packs enough iconic attractions and excitement for a lifetime explore legendary urban hub times square now a lively car-free pedestrian mall then settle in and witness the unforgettable spectacle of broadway theater next for a break from the bustle head to central park whose 843 acres contain trees ponds playgrounds zoos and more north of the park in harlem indulge in caribbean and soul food at mobay uptown restaurant and jazz at creole restaurant and music supper club or head south to midtown where the top of the rock and the empire state building offer the best skyline views farther west walk the high line a public park that s 30 feet above street level while downtown explore the village soho and the financial district which all boast delectable dining stylish shopping and fascinating history borough highlights 1 dizzy s jazz at lincoln center jalc.org/dccc 212 258 9595 2 rockefeller center shopping and restaurants rockefellercenter.com 3 accomplice mystery tours accomplicetheshow.com 212 209 3370 10 nyc company official visitor guide

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just bring this ad into the jcpenney store at 33rd 6th to get even more flip to the back for your money-saving coupon no cash value ©jcp media inc 2010 all rights reserved limit one free item per customer valid only at 33rd 6th location.

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this is nyc world cultures intersect in global flushing sightseeing queens url nycgo.com discoverqueens.info area times square 110 square miles population 2.2 million travel time from times square 15­30 minutes in the middle of flushing meadows­corona park you ll find the unisphere a 700,000-pound steel sculpture of earth the structure sums up queens the nation s most ethnically diverse county and home to all manner of international cuisine astoria s got greek fare while jackson heights and flushing offer indian and east asian delicacies corona has mexican and central american food not to mention italian ices and the irish pubs of woodside serve shepherd s pie and guinness the aforementioned flushing meadows­corona park boasts an olympic-size pool and popular soccer fields nearby the mets make their home at state-of-the-art citi field and starting in august tennis biggest stars compete in the us open to soak up some high art after the matches head for hip cultural spot long island city home to the noguchi museum sculpturecenter p.s.1 contemporary art center and socrates sculpture park borough highlights 1 queens hall of science nysci.org 718 699 0005 2 queens county farm museum queensfarm.org 718 347 3276 3 testaccio ristorante testacciony.com 718 937 2900 12 nyc company official visitor guide

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this is nyc the views are gorgeous and the ride is free on the staten island ferry sightseeing staten island url nycgo.com statenislandusa.com area times square 59 square miles population 487,000 travel time from times square 30 minutes the staten island experience begins with a free ride on the staten island ferry which offers breathtaking views of the statue of liberty downtown manhattan and new york harbor the fun continues after landing in st george as you navigate the borough by foot bus or staten island railway part of the city s public-transit system first stroll st george taking in sweeping vistas and historic architecture then dine at a local café and hop the s40 bus to the snug harbor cultural center and botanical garden also home to the staten island children s museum or walk to little sri lanka just 15 minutes from the ferry terminal for authentic dosas and curries the island is a must for history buffs too the st george theatre celebrates 80 years in 2010 while historic richmond town a 100-plusacre living museum with a working farm and homes exudes old-world charm and connects visitors to the city s past borough highlights 1 staten island ferry nyc.gov/dot 311 2 alice austen house museum aliceausten.org 718 816 4506 3 staten island yankees siyanks.com 718 720 9265 nycgo.com 13

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